Our latest free one-hour lunchtime webinar series takes a critical look at justice social work services. With overcrowded prisons and
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Learning programme 2025 for UNISON activists
The 2025 Learning and Organising programme for UNISON activists in Scotland is out – offering a wide range of in-person
Read moreRadical social work webinar 30: Migration
Migration to the UK is an important political issue. The narrative is one about policing borders and reducing numbers,
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National care service bill comment
Following the Scottish government announcement that the national care service bill will not progress to Stage 2, UNISON regional manager
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UNISON secures Scottish government and Cosla commitments to come to table to discuss pay, reduction of working hours and local government finance.
Following a two-week strike in Perth & Kinross by schools and early years workers UNISON has secured commitments from the
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Local government union calls for dialogue over pay
UNISON is considering further industrial action following a two-week schools strike across Perth and Kinross in its dispute to improve pay for
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Police staff vote to reject pay offer and could take industrial action, says UNISON
Police Scotland’s forensic specialists, custody staff, emergency control room workers and others working in police staff roles have voted overwhelmingly
Read moreEnd the social work crisis
There is an urgent need for investment in social work services across Scotland. Social workers, occupational therapists and para-professionals work
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Perth and Kinross strikers to demonstrate outside John Swinney’s constituency office today
Striking school staff will be demonstrating outside the Perth and Kinross constituency office of John Swinney today (Thursday) as they
Read moreSupport Perth and Kinross school staff on strike
Urge your MSP to take action on behalf of local government workers by using our online letter writing campaign. You
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